Sunday, January 4, 2009

Painting Not for Work

One of the THINGS on MY LIST for 2009 is to paint at least one thing a week for something other than work. Like, for fun! Or for future ideas. To actually have a sketchbook for fun. The trouble is finding the time amidst real work and household everthings...Thank goodness I had an occasion. I was already afraid I'd push this aside for more pressing things, like doing the dishes or something. This one is for our friend Mike's birthday. Shh. Don't tell him. It's a suprise! Gotta get back to Lucca, Italy.

Hi Jim, that was a three color piece. I love a limited palette. They sometimes are more effective than full color. Hmm. I might have dabbed a fourth color somewhere... It was indigo, burnt sienna and cerulean blue for the sky. An I might have cheated and used a raw sienna or an ochre for a light was on the left hand side.

About Me

I'm the creator of Scary Godmother and Magic Trixie. I have been illustrating comics for over half my life. And I love it. I'm mighty fortunate to do this for a living. You might be familiar with my artwork on such titles as Sandman, WonderWoman, Finals, The Dark Horse book of... and many many more. Google me. You'll find something out. The Wikipedia entry is sorely lackin, tho. I guess I need a bio.
Listen to me blather on about all the things I like...knitting, design, crafts, cooking, gardening...wrestling, improv... It all depends on how I'm feeling.